]]>A new statue of Ohio inventor Thomas Edison will help represent Ohio in Washington D.C., if a special legislative panel gets its way. The committee has picked Edison over 9 other nominees and is calling on the full legislature to make that same decision when it makes the final verdict. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/08/26/ohios-thomas-edison-could-be-headed-to-the-u-s-capitols-statuary-hall/feed/0bill cohen,edison,statuaryA new statue of Ohio inventor Thomas Edison will help represent Ohio in Washington D.C., if a special legislative panel gets its way.A new statue of Ohio inventor Thomas Edison will help represent Ohio in Washington D.C., if a special legislative panel gets its way.WOSU Newsno1:46Piketon Clean-Up A Step Closerhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/08/16/piketon-clean-up-a-step-closer/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/08/16/piketon-clean-up-a-step-closer/#commentsMon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/08/16/piketon-clean-up-a-step-closer/For nearly a decade, residents around the southern Ohio town of Piketon have been waiting for radioactive contamination around an old atomic weapons factory to be cleaned up. Now they're finally seeing a major step forward; a company has been hired to oversee the clean-up.

]]>For nearly a decade, residents around the southern Ohio town of Piketon have been waiting for radioactive contamination around an old atomic weapons factory to be cleaned up. Now they’re finally seeing a major step forward; a company has been hired to oversee the clean-up. Ohio Public Radio’s Bill Cohen has details.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/08/16/piketon-clean-up-a-step-closer/feed/0bill cohen,gaseous,piketon,portsmouthFor nearly a decade, residents around the southern Ohio town of Piketon have been waiting for radioactive contamination around an old atomic weapons factory to be cleaned up. Now they're finally seeing a major step forward; a company has been hired to ...For nearly a decade, residents around the southern Ohio town of Piketon have been waiting for radioactive contamination around an old atomic weapons factory to be cleaned up. Now they're finally seeing a major step forward; a company has been hired to oversee the clean-up.WOSU Newsno1:07Non-Stop Liquor At Ohio Casinos?http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/03/18/non-stop-liquor-at-ohio-casinos/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/03/18/non-stop-liquor-at-ohio-casinos/#commentsThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000Sam Hendrenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/03/18/non-stop-liquor-at-ohio-casinos/Ohio voters last November approved a constitutional amendment authorizing full-scale gambling casinos in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. But now, it's up to state legislators to draw up the rules the casinos will have to live by. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has learned that the casino developers are negotiating behind the scenes to relax the liquor rules that would govern them.

]]>Ohio voters last November approved a constitutional amendment authorizing full-scale gambling casinos in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. But now, it’s up to state legislators to draw up the rules the casinos will have to live by. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has learned that the casino developers are negotiating behind the scenes to relax the liquor rules that would govern them.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/03/18/non-stop-liquor-at-ohio-casinos/feed/0bill,bill cohen,casino,legislatureOhio voters last November approved a constitutional amendment authorizing full-scale gambling casinos in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. But now, it's up to state legislators to draw up the rules the casinos will have to live by.Ohio voters last November approved a constitutional amendment authorizing full-scale gambling casinos in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. But now, it's up to state legislators to draw up the rules the casinos will have to live by. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has learned that the casino developers are negotiating behind the scenes to relax the liquor rules that would govern them.WOSU Newsno4:07State Lawmaker Pushes For Energy Efficiency Grouphttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/02/10/state-lawmaker-pushes-for-energy-efficiency-group/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/02/10/state-lawmaker-pushes-for-energy-efficiency-group/#commentsWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/02/10/state-lawmaker-pushes-for-energy-efficiency-group/Last year, some customers of First Energy were outraged when they were sent 2 energy-saving light bulbs by the utility and then learned they'd be billed a total of more than 21 dollars for them. Now, a consumer advocacy agency and a state lawmaker are teaming up to propose a system they say could help utilities avoid that kind of public relations nightmare and still help promote energy efficiency.

]]>Last year, some customers of First Energy were outraged when they were sent 2 energy-saving light bulbs by the utility and then learned they’d be billed a total of more than 21 dollars for them. Now, a consumer advocacy agency and a state lawmaker are teaming up to propose a system they say could help utilities avoid that kind of public relations nightmare and still help promote energy efficiency.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2010/02/10/state-lawmaker-pushes-for-energy-efficiency-group/feed/0bill,bill cohen,consumers,energy,pucoLast year, some customers of First Energy were outraged when they were sent 2 energy-saving light bulbs by the utility and then learned they'd be billed a total of more than 21 dollars for them. Now, a consumer advocacy agency and a state lawmaker are ...Last year, some customers of First Energy were outraged when they were sent 2 energy-saving light bulbs by the utility and then learned they'd be billed a total of more than 21 dollars for them. Now, a consumer advocacy agency and a state lawmaker are teaming up to propose a system they say could help utilities avoid that kind of public relations nightmare and still help promote energy efficiency.WOSU Newsno1:48Gov. Strickland Postpones Tax Cuthttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/22/gov-strickland-postpones-tax-cut/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/22/gov-strickland-postpones-tax-cut/#commentsTue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/22/gov-strickland-postpones-tax-cut/This year's cut in the Ohio income tax has been officially shelved. Governor Ted Strickland has signed a bill into law, delaying the tax cut until calendar year 2011.

]]>This year’s cut in the Ohio income tax has been officially shelved. Governor Ted Strickland has signed a bill into law, delaying the tax cut until calendar year 2011. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/22/gov-strickland-postpones-tax-cut/feed/0bill,bill cohen,budget,cut,tax,Ted StricklandThis year's cut in the Ohio income tax has been officially shelved. Governor Ted Strickland has signed a bill into law, delaying the tax cut until calendar year 2011.This year's cut in the Ohio income tax has been officially shelved. Governor Ted Strickland has signed a bill into law, delaying the tax cut until calendar year 2011.WOSU Newsno1:23New BMV Rules Cause Some Undocumented Workers To Leave Ohiohttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/21/new-bmv-rules-cause-some-undocumented-workers-to-leave-ohio/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/21/new-bmv-rules-cause-some-undocumented-workers-to-leave-ohio/#commentsMon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/21/new-bmv-rules-cause-some-undocumented-workers-to-leave-ohio/Two weeks ago, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles canceled about 42,000 vehicle registrations because the owners hadn't proven their identities with a driver's license, state ID card, or social security number. That move has hit undocumented immigrants especially hard. Some of them have actually left the state.

]]>Two weeks ago, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles canceled about 42,000 vehicle registrations because the owners hadn’t proven their identities with a driver’s license, state ID card, or social security number. That move has hit undocumented immigrants especially hard. Some of them have actually left the state.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/12/21/new-bmv-rules-cause-some-undocumented-workers-to-leave-ohio/feed/0bill,bill cohen,bmv,drivers,license,undocumented,workersTwo weeks ago, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles canceled about 42,000 vehicle registrations because the owners hadn't proven their identities with a driver's license, state ID card, or social security number.Two weeks ago, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles canceled about 42,000 vehicle registrations because the owners hadn't proven their identities with a driver's license, state ID card, or social security number. That move has hit undocumented immigrants especially hard. Some of them have actually left the state.WOSU Newsno3:08State Investigator Releases Report on Speeding Law Officers on Motorcycleshttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/07/state-investigator-releases-report-on-speeding-law-officers-on-motorcycles/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/07/state-investigator-releases-report-on-speeding-law-officers-on-motorcycles/#commentsFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/07/state-investigator-releases-report-on-speeding-law-officers-on-motorcycles/On June 28th, two off-duty law enforcement officers on motorcycles on Interstate 70 in Licking County were pulled over by the Ohio Highway Patrol for speeding at more than 140 miles an hour. The speeders, though, were not given tickets.....until several days later. And then, when the news media reported the events, many in the public were outraged. Governor Ted Strickland asked Ohio's anti-corruption watchdog to investigate.

]]>On June 28th, two off-duty law enforcement officers on motorcycles on Interstate 70 in Licking County were pulled over by the Ohio Highway Patrol for speeding at more than 140 miles an hour. The speeders, though, were not given tickets…..until several days later. And then, when the news media reported the events, many in the public were outraged. Governor Ted Strickland asked Ohio’s anti-corruption watchdog to investigate.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/07/state-investigator-releases-report-on-speeding-law-officers-on-motorcycles/feed/0bill,bill cohen,law,motorcycles,officers,speedingOn June 28th, two off-duty law enforcement officers on motorcycles on Interstate 70 in Licking County were pulled over by the Ohio Highway Patrol for speeding at more than 140 miles an hour. The speeders, though, were not given tickets.....On June 28th, two off-duty law enforcement officers on motorcycles on Interstate 70 in Licking County were pulled over by the Ohio Highway Patrol for speeding at more than 140 miles an hour. The speeders, though, were not given tickets.....until several days later. And then, when the news media reported the events, many in the public were outraged. Governor Ted Strickland asked Ohio's anti-corruption watchdog to investigate.WOSU Newsno2:15Gov. Strickland Restricts Use Of Inmate Control Techniquehttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/03/gov-strickland-restricts-use-of-inmate-control-technique/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/03/gov-strickland-restricts-use-of-inmate-control-technique/#commentsMon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/03/gov-strickland-restricts-use-of-inmate-control-technique/In the past, when prison inmates, people in mental hospitals, or people in drug treatment programs have gotten violent and out of control, they've been subdued on the floor in a face-down position. No more...or at least not for long, says Governor Ted Strickland

]]>In the past, when prison inmates, people in mental hospitals, or people in drug treatment programs have gotten violent and out of control, they’ve been subdued on the floor in a face-down position. No more…or at least not for long, says Governor Ted Strickland. He’s just issued an executive order on the topic. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/08/03/gov-strickland-restricts-use-of-inmate-control-technique/feed/0bill,bill cohen,Ted StricklandIn the past, when prison inmates, people in mental hospitals, or people in drug treatment programs have gotten violent and out of control, they've been subdued on the floor in a face-down position. No more...or at least not for long,In the past, when prison inmates, people in mental hospitals, or people in drug treatment programs have gotten violent and out of control, they've been subdued on the floor in a face-down position. No more...or at least not for long, says Governor Ted StricklandWOSU Newsno3:40Gov. Strickland’s Education Reforms Face Tough Senate Challengehttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/05/04/gov-stricklands-education-reforms-face-tough-senate-challenge/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/05/04/gov-stricklands-education-reforms-face-tough-senate-challenge/#commentsMon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/05/04/gov-stricklands-education-reforms-face-tough-senate-challenge/Governor Ted Strickland got most of his education reform plan through the Democrat-controlled Ohio House of Representatives last week. But now, his plan faces a tougher hurdle: the Ohio Senate, where Republicans dominate. To try to convince skeptical GOP senators to approve his sweeping plan, the governor is toughening his rhetoric. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

]]>Governor Ted Strickland got most of his education reform plan through the Democrat-controlled Ohio House of Representatives last week. But now, his plan faces a tougher hurdle: the Ohio Senate, where Republicans dominate. To try to convince skeptical GOP senators to approve his sweeping plan, the governor is toughening his rhetoric. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2009/05/04/gov-stricklands-education-reforms-face-tough-senate-challenge/feed/0bill,bill cohen,Ted StricklandGovernor Ted Strickland got most of his education reform plan through the Democrat-controlled Ohio House of Representatives last week. But now, his plan faces a tougher hurdle: the Ohio Senate, where Republicans dominate.Governor Ted Strickland got most of his education reform plan through the Democrat-controlled Ohio House of Representatives last week. But now, his plan faces a tougher hurdle: the Ohio Senate, where Republicans dominate. To try to convince skeptical GOP senators to approve his sweeping plan, the governor is toughening his rhetoric. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen has details.WOSU Newsno3:58Clean-Up Continues Tuesdayhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2008/09/16/clean-up-continues-tuesday/
http://wosu.org/2012/news/2008/09/16/clean-up-continues-tuesday/#commentsTue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000Bill Cohenhttp://wosu.org/2012/news/2008/09/16/clean-up-continues-tuesday/The number of Ohio households and businesses without electricity is beginning to shrink....but some of those without power may have to wait several more days to see it turned back on. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has an update on the aftermath of the weekend wind storm.

]]>The number of Ohio households and businesses without electricity is beginning to shrink….but some of those without power may have to wait several more days to see it turned back on. Ohio Public Radio’s Bill Cohen has an update on the aftermath of the weekend wind storm.

]]>http://wosu.org/2012/news/2008/09/16/clean-up-continues-tuesday/feed/0bill,bill cohen,powerThe number of Ohio households and businesses without electricity is beginning to shrink....but some of those without power may have to wait several more days to see it turned back on. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has an update on the aftermath of the...The number of Ohio households and businesses without electricity is beginning to shrink....but some of those without power may have to wait several more days to see it turned back on. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen has an update on the aftermath of the weekend wind storm.WOSU Newsno1:03